Episode 18 Category Creative Arts & Entertainment Amanda Csombok

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Battlefield to Business

Jarvis Buchanan

35 episodes

3 days ago

Battlefield to Business: The Veteran Entrepreneurial Journey is the go-to podcast for service members—whether you're currently serving, transitioning, or already a veteran—who are ready to turn military skills into successful business ventures. In each episode, we highlight a specific industry, uncovering hidden secrets and golden nuggets you won’t hear anywhere else. Learn how to overcome challenges, leverage your military skills in business, and accelerate your path to success. This podcast helps you browse content and nail down what you’re truly passionate about. Passion is a powerful tool for intrinsic fulfillment, and our goal is to help you find what you were born to do. When tough times come, you’ll have something to lean on. Passion isn’t just a career—it’s a combatant to the challenges many face, including suicide. We explore a myriad of industries, sharing stories of struggle and success to provide options that resonate with your dreams. Each episode dives into the mindset of entrepreneurs, starting with their youth and discussing figures who shaped their journey. We examine their decision to join the military and how it influenced their path to entrepreneurship. Lastly, guests share the leap into their business ventures, offering tips, techniques, and valuable insights for anyone considering that industry. Visit our website at www.ldrpsy.com and check out our book, Live to Never Lose, which provides key strategies to help you discover your passion and navigate the challenges of transitioning out of the military. Whether you're struggling with finding your passion or coping with the military-to-civilian transition, this podcast and book are designed to give you the guidance and motivation you need. Subscribe now to unlock entrepreneurial tactics tailored specifically for the military community!

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Episode 18 Category Creative Arts & Entertainment Amanda Csombok

Battlefield to Business

52 minutes 42 seconds

9 months ago

Episode 18 Category Creative Arts & Entertainment Amanda Csombok

Summary

Amanda's background and upbringing @ 0:00

Amanda was born and raised in Houston, Texas, the

only girl in a family of three brothers. She had a challenging upbringing,

with an absent father who was a convicted felon. Her grandparents and a

supportive high school teacher, Miss Foster, were influential in her life and

inspired her to want to help others. Amanda was initially

interested in becoming a doctor, but later pursued firefighting and joined

the Army, though her military service was cut short due to injury.

Transitioning from military to entrepreneurship @ 5:23

After leaving the military, Amanda worked as an

executive assistant at the Houston Boat Show, where she gained valuable

experience in sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship. This experience,

combined with her desire to help veterans, led her to start her own

organization, Veterans Helping Veterans MOCO, in April 2022.

The Veterans Helping Veterans MOCO organization @ 32:14

Veterans Helping Veterans MOCO is a semi-annual event that

provides resources, employment opportunities, and recreational activities for

veterans and their families. The organization aims to help veterans navigate

the transition to civilian life, access benefits and services, and prevent

veteran homelessness. The events feature vendors, live music, food, and

activities for children, all in a secure and comfortable environment for

veterans.

Challenges and lessons learned @ 47:41

Amanda has faced challenges in her entrepreneurial

journey, such as dealing with rejections and learning to accept

"no" responses from potential sponsors or vendors. However, she has

learned to be persistent, network effectively, and adapt her sales pitch to

overcome these obstacles. She emphasizes the importance of learning from

setbacks and maintaining a positive, grateful attitude.

Future plans and event details @ 55:31

Amanda plans

To continue hosting these events twice a year, with the larger fall event

focused on growing the organization and potentially moving to a larger venue

like the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in the future.